Samsung Set To Ship World's First 3D LED HDTV, Loads More 3D Gear

It's hard to believe that just over a year ago, we began to hear rumors
that 3D films would be coming to the cinema. Now, every Dreamworks
Animation picture ever will be made for 3D, and almost every major
blockbuster (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, etc.) that hits the silver
screen has a 3D couterpart for those who want additional depth (and
additional fees). At CES, most every major TV maker was out promoting
their 3D HDTVs, which meant that it was only another matter of time
before the 3D revolution swept the living room. And just a few months
later, that revolution is set to begin.

Today in New York City, Samsung proudly announced the availability of
the "broadest 3D product lineup," which includes the world's first 3D
LED TV and a 3D LCD/plasma. That's on top of a 3D Blu-ray player and
home theater system, and in case you were worried about getting
content, Samsung also announced a partnership with Dreamworks to
include Shrek in 3D.

The 3D Starter Kit (also new today) will provide those who purchase a
3D Samsung HDTV and 3D Blu-ray player or HT system with two pairs of
Samsung active-shutter glasses and the 3D title of Monsters vs. Aliens.
Starting soon, Samsung will begin to ship their 3D TV lineup, which
includes the LCD 7000/8000/9000 series LCD, LCD 750 series and Plasma
7000/8000 series. Later this month, the 3D-capable 46" and 55" LCD
C7000 sets will ship, with the rest coming in the next several months. Pricing and release information on all the new 3D gear is below.

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today
announced the U.S. availability and pricing of its ground breaking 2010
lineup of Blu-ray players, beginning at $179.99. As announced at CES,
the BD-C6900, winner of the 2010 CES Best of Innovations Award, leads
the lineup, featuring built-in 3D playback. For design and
performance-conscience consumers, the BD-C7500 is the slimmest Blu-ray
player to date, with a nature-inspired, contemporary form factor.
Meanwhile, the BD-C6500 offers both performance and speed with faster
disc load and boot up times, while the entry-level BD-C5500 features an eco-design.Samsung’s
Blu-ray lineup will be on public display at the Samsung Experience,
located at The Time Warner Center in New York City beginning March 9,
2010.

Series/Model

Estimated Selling Price

Availability

BD-C5500

$179.99

March 2010

BD-C6500

$249.99

March 2010

BD-C6900

$399.99

March 2010

BD-C7500

$349.99

1st half

BD-C8000

$499.99

June 2010

“Our
new Blu-ray players provide a superb entertainment experience with
innovative style elements that complement many of our latest HDTVs,”
said John Revie, senior vice president of Home Entertainment for
Samsung Electronics America. “This line up delivers on our commitment
to a total solution for home entertainment, including 3D capability,
and we’re excited about providing a wide range of options for
everyone.”

Samsung
Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator
in consumer electronics, today announced the U.S. availability and
pricing of its 2010 lineup of LCD HDTVs, with select models including
3D support. The LCD TV lineup offers a total of eight series’, including its flagship 750 and 650 Series, with screen sizes ranging from 19” to 60”.The 650 and 750 feature advanced connectivity and a new Ultra Clear panel, which enables enhanced picture quality. The 750 also includes built-in 3D
technology, liberating content from the confines of the TV, allowing
consumers to experience a new dimension of home entertainment. All of Samsung’s 2010 LCD TVs fall far below the maximum allowance for the new Energy Star® 4.0 rating.

To
further kick-start the 3D experience, consumers can receive a free 3D
Starter Kit with the purchase of a Samsung 3D HDTV and either the Samsung BD-C6900 3D Blu-ray Player or the HT-C6930W 3D Home Theater System.Included in the kit is a 3D version of “Monsters vs. Aliens” and two pairs of Samsung 3D Active Glasses.

Samsung
Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator
in consumer electronics, today announced the U.S. availability and
pricing of the company’s next-generation Blu-ray Home Theater Systems.As
announced at CES, the lineup includes the HT-C6930W, HT-C6730W, which
received a CES “Best of Innovations 2010” award, the HT-C7530W and
entry-level HT-C6500 and HT-C5500. All five models introduce a new,
no-grill speaker design.They also offer Samsung’s newly-introduced immersive Crystal Amplifier Pro technology, which ensures accurate sound reproduction.The HT-C6930W is a Blu-ray integrated home theater system that also includes 3D capability.

Series/Model

Estimated Selling Price

Availability

HT-C7530W

$999.99

May 2010

HT-C6930W

$899.99

April 2010

HT-C6730W

$799.99

March 2010

HT-C6500

$649.99

March 2010

HT-C5500

$499.99

March 2010

“Samsung strives to deliver the best-in-class home theater experience at an affordable value,” said John Revie, senior vice president of Home Entertainment for Samsung Electronics America.
"With this year’s lineup of Blu-ray Home Theater Systems, we’re kicking
it up a notch by delivering a fully immersive home theater experience
for every consumer – including 3D capability and lifelike, pristine
audio quality – all with an elegant design in one easy to use system.”